Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto (Without Pine Nuts)

Name: Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto (Without Pine Nuts)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup of basil; ½ cup of raw sunflower seeds; ¼ cup of olive oil; 3-4 cloves garlic; ¼ teaspoon of salt; ¼ teaspoon of sugar; ¼ teaspoon of black pepper; 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast; 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
462 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian, American

Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto (Without Pine Nuts)

Samara Swanson

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Sunflower seed pesto is a delicious, 6-ingredient, frugal homemade pesto without pine nuts you can make in just 5 minutes! Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup of basil
½ cup of raw sunflower seeds
¼ cup of olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of sugar
¼ teaspoon of black pepper
1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast
1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until creamy. Usually, 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Toss with warm pasta, spread on toast or pizza, or use as a dip.

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Notes

All of the ingredients can be adjusted to taste!
Read the blog post for more FAQs, notes, and serving recommendations!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 26g Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 356mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 652IU (13%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	462kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	45g	69%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	11g	65%
Monounsaturated Fat	26g	130%
Sodium	296mg	12%
Potassium	356mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	652IU	13%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	58mg	6%
Iron	3mg	17%